Victory+Vision: Moving the Needle for Nurse Anesthesia
In the past year, we’ve made tremendous progress together for nurse anesthesia, with recent wins including provider nondiscrimination in the Surprise Billing Act and physician supervision rollback in states to provide life-saving patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our work doesn’t end there. Raise your voice as an advocate at the state level — or at the federal level on Capitol Hill — on all the issues important to protecting and advancing CRNA practice.
Join us April 23-25, 2021 for virtual Mid-Year Assembly to learn about the latest healthcare policies impacting our profession. With educational content beginning April 24, you will build advocacy skills, earn 9.5 Class A CE credits, and get advice from respected political power-players – all from the convenience of your computer or mobile device.
Who Attends?
- CRNAs and SRNAs interested in learning how to communicate
policy issues and take action locally and nationally - Program directors and administrators
- State association leaders
- Federal political directors
Virtual Capitol Hill Day:
Virtual meetings with legislators will occur during normal business hours, approximately the week of the virtual program. Attendees who register for virtual meetings will receive scheduling details from their Federal Political Director.
Agenda
NOTE: The only way to learn is LIVE. Sessions will not be recorded and provided at a later date and time. Be sure to log on and view sessions at their designated date and time.
AANA Foundation
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State of the Science General Posters (0.50 Class A CE)
Learner Outcome(s)
- Examine how the findings in the scientific posters can be applied to nurse anesthesia practice.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
CRNAdvocacy: Legislative and Regulatory Deep Dive
(1.00 Class A CE)- Ralph Kohl, BA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand healthcare policies affecting the nurse anesthesia profession and how best to communicate the CRNA position to friendly, neutral, and hostile audiences.
- Identify current and emerging regulatory challenges and opportunities.
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10:00 AM – 10:05 AM CT
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10:05 AM – 11:05 AM CT
Citizen Advocacy in the Era of COVID-19
(1.00 Class A CE)- Brad Fitch, MA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand the conditions required to build trust and tell your story in a virtual or semi-virtual environment.
- Analyze CMF research related to best practices for communicating with Congress virtually.
- Address in-district strategies for engaging lawmakers (virtual or in person site visits, teletown halls, etc.).
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11:05 AM – 11:10 AM CT
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11:10 AM – 12:10 PM CT
In It to Win It: The Mental Attitudes of Superior Grassroots and
PAC Advocates (1.00 Class A CE)- Amy Showalter, MSA, BA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand and develop the qualities that make outstanding Grassroots and Political Action Committee Advocates.
- Develop communication tools to help build relationships with legislators and other policy makers.
- Understand the different communications best practices for grassroots (legislative/regulatory) vs. political (PAC, campaigns) advocacy.
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12:10 PM – 1:00 PM CT
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
It Takes a Village: Building Coalitions to Achieve
Your Advocacy Goals (1.00 Class A CE)- JP Mason, BA
- Charlie Katebi
- Robert Daley
- Winifred Quinn, PhD, FAANP (Hon)
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand the value of forming coalitions to achieve your state or federal advocacy goals.
- Understand how to build relationships with potential coalition partners.
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2:00 PM – 2:05 PM CT
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2:05PM PM – 3:05 PM CT
Politics Today (1.00 Class A CE)
- Matthew Thackston, BA
- Taylor Rehfeldt, DNAP, CRNA, APRN
- Debra Barber, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Keith Macksoud, MS, CRNA, APRN, USAR(ret)
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand why it is important to have CRNA representation at all levels.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities of running for political office.
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3:05 PM – 3:15 PM CT
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM CT
Sunday, April 25, 2021
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
AANA/Support The Front: Leadership in Action,
CRNAs on the Frontlines (1.00 Class A CE)- Rodrigo Garcia, MBA, MSN, APN-BC, CRNA
- Jeremy Young, CRNA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand and apply healthy coping strategies to mitigate stress and support mental well-being.
*Registration for this session is separate from MYA registration. Register here
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT
Introduction of Candidates for the 2021 AANA Election
and Board of Directors Candidates’ DebateCandidates for the 2021 AANA Election will be officially introduced to the members attending the 2021 Mid-Year Assembly. In addition, candidates for positions on the AANA Board of Directors will participate in a live debate to be moderated by the Leadership Identification Committee (LIC) Chair. The LIC will select the questions for the debate that will be chosen from questions suggested by AANA members.
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11:30 AM – 11:40 AM CT
- Steven Sertich, CRNA, MAE, JD, Esquire
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11:40 AM – 11:45 AM CT
2020 Daniel D. Vigness
Political Director of the Year Award Winner- Julie Gauderman, MS, APRN, CRNA
2021 Daniel D. Vigness
Political Director of the Year Award Winner- Andrea Teitel, MS, CRNA
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11:45 AM – 11:50 AM CT
2021 Award for Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy
- Jennifer Schmitt, MS, CRNA, APRN
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11:50 AM – 12:00 PM CT
AANA Chief Executive Officer Report
- Randall Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA
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12:00 PM – 12:10 PM CT
- Howard Drews, MSN, CRNA
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12:10 PM – 12:20 PM CT
AANA CRNA-PAC & Foundation Report
- Ronald R. Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN, CCRN
- Tim Jones, DNP, CRNA
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12:10 PM – 1:10 PM CT
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1:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
A View from Capitol Hill During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(1.00 Class A CE)- Ralph Kohl, BA
- Member of Congress- TBA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Understand the value of constituent advocacy from the perspective of a member of the U.S. Congress.
- Understand the innerworkings of how Congress functioned during a national public health emergency.
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2:10 PM – 2:15 PM CT
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2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CT
Put Your Knowledge to the Test: Mock Virtual Hill Visits
(1.00 Class A CE)- Ralph Kohl, BA
- Alan D. Wheat, BA
Learner Outcome(s)
- Using CRNA priority issues, practice advocacy skills and receive feedback from a former Congressman.
- Learn how a Capitol Hill meeting is conducted, and how to handle unexpected situations.
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3:15 PM – 3:20 PM CT
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3:20 PM – 4:20 PM CT
Region Breakout Sessions (1.00 Class A CE)
- Jason Trudell, MHA, MSN, CRNA, ARNP
- Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA
- LTC Peter Strube, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, APNP
- Michael Anderson, DNP, CRNA
- Kristie Hoch, DNP, MS, CRNA, RRT
- Jeffrey Molter, MBA, MSN, CRNA
- Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN
Learner Outcome(s)
- Discuss regional influences on nurse anesthesia practice within geographical regions as defined by the AANA.
- Develop strategies to address the challenges to nurse anesthesia practice within the geographical regions as defined by the AANA.
For AANA Members Only:
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
CRNA-PAC Virtual Murder Mystery
*Contact CRNA-PAC at info@aanadc.com for more information.
More for Educators in Nurse Anesthesia
- MYA 2021 Social Media Toolkit
- NurseAnesthesiology.com – The Content Hub for Nurse Anesthetists
- CRNA Knowledge Network
- CRNA-PAC
- AANA Membership Resources
- AANA SRNA Membership Resources
Contact Us
- Questions about registration? Contact meetings@aana.com
- Questions about programming? Contact online-education@aana.com
*Session times, descriptions and speakers are subject to change.
Virtual Mid-Year Assembly program:
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 8.5 Class A CE credits; AANA Code Number 1040237; Expiration Date: 4/25/2021.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
AANA/Support The Front: Leadership in Action, CRNAs on the Frontlines Session:
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 1 Class A CE credits; AANA Code Number 1040425; Expiration Date: 4/25/2021.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
Disclaimer: You must attend/complete at least 85% of the program to receive 9.5 educational CE credits for this activity.
